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How "Liberal" Means Opposite Things in Different Countries
Episode 4241
Why does "liberal" mean tax cuts in Germany but higher social spending in California? This episode traces four political labels — liberal, left-wing,…
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When Political Disagreement Becomes Mortal Enmity
Episode 4240
The recent death of former MP Ann Widdecombe prompted warm tributes from across the political spectrum—even from those who opposed everything she sto…
1 month ago
How to Lock a Box That Was Never Meant to Be Locked
Episode 4239
What happens when military logistics meets a plastic moving box? This episode explores a listener's question about borrowing the U.S. Army's preposit…
1 month ago
How Incoterms Keep Global Trade From Falling Apart
Episode 4238
Most people have never heard of Incoterms, but these eleven rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce are the skeleton underneath near…
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How to Build Community in a Vertical Building
Episode 4237
Most high-rises are designed for efficiency, not connection. Residents are stacked in private units connected only by elevator cars where silence is …
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What Actually Changes at 300 and 600 Meters
Episode 4236
Most buildings called "skyscrapers" don't actually meet the official definition — and the ones that do fall into three distinct tiers with radically …
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What Actually Unites Global Conservatism?
Episode 4235
What does a British Tory really have in common with an Indian BJP supporter or a Swedish Moderate? This episode uses Ann Widdecombe’s career as an en…
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The Overwork Trap: Why Doing More Creates More Backlog
Episode 4234
When there's more to do than you can hold in your head, working nonstop can feel like the only responsible option. But research shows that sustained …
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How Old Planes Get Safer With Age
Episode 4233
That 30-year-old 737 making your stomach drop? It's probably been inspected more thoroughly than a newer one still carrying passengers. This episode …
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Building Israel's Future: A Policy Platform
Episode 4232
After hundreds of episodes diagnosing Israel's deepest governance failures, we finally prescribe the cure. Hannah challenged us to build a coherent p…
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